{"title":"Barriers and facilitators of biomedical waste management among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study.","authors":"Salah Alshagrawi, Muath Hasel Alahmari","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00766-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00766-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Biomedical waste is a significant byproduct of healthcare systems, and it includes a diverse mixture of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. There is increasing concern among governments and healthcare organizations regarding the generation, handling, and disposal of healthcare or clinical waste. This study seeks to utilize a qualitative methodology to examine the barriers and facilitators faced by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in effectively managing biomedical waste (BMW) at several hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We adopted an interview qualitative study with semi-structured individual interviews to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various factors that impact adherence to hand hygiene among HCPs. The content analysis method was used to examine the interviews allowing for the identification of codes and themes through a systematic categorization procedure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A group of 32 HCPs with diverse specializations, who had an average age of 38 years, were interviewed. The participants included 14 males and 18 females. The interviews included a total of 8 physicians, 4 anesthesiologists, 6 lab technicians, and 14 nurses. We found that the participants focused on five primary themes that pertain to the challenges and problems related to BMWM among HCPs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on these findings, it is highly recommended to implement a comprehensive national strategy for integrating biomedical waste management (BMWM) into all healthcare programs. To maintain a high level of expertise in the field of BMWM principles, it is important for hospitals to provide regular training sessions to their staff.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"88"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11948635/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143719835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Walter Leal Filho, Gouvidé Jean Gbaguidi, Wassa Diarrassouba, Pim Martens
{"title":"Money for health: handling the costs of climate change to African health systems.","authors":"Walter Leal Filho, Gouvidé Jean Gbaguidi, Wassa Diarrassouba, Pim Martens","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00802-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00802-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The manifold impacts of climate change are also seen in the field of health in most countries. It is particularly so in Africa, whose health systems are amongst the most fragile in the world. This Commentary showcases the degree of vulnerability of the health systems of African countries to climate change, and describes some measures aimed at increasing their resilience to climate shocks. African health systems face significant challenges due to climate change, necessitating a comprehensive approach to enhance resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"86"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11948797/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143719601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jin Zhao, Xingfu Fan, Xiaofang Li, Yang Luo, Shiping Liu
{"title":"The Naples prognostic score as a nutritional and inflammatory biomarkers of stroke prevalence and all-cause mortality: insights from NHANES.","authors":"Jin Zhao, Xingfu Fan, Xiaofang Li, Yang Luo, Shiping Liu","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00819-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00819-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Stroke is a complex neurological condition characterized by high rates of incidence, recurrence, disability, and mortality, making it one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The Naples prognostic score (NPS), an index that combines markers of inflammation and nutritional status, has demonstrated prognostic value in various diseases. This research investigated the relationships among NPS, stroke prevalence, and overall mortality in stroke individuals, drawing on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2007 to 2018.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The cross-sectional analysis included 20,798 participants aged beyond 40 years with 1155 persons with stroke analyzed for mortality. Stroke prevalence was self-reported, and the NPS was derived from serum albumin, total cholesterol, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (Galizia et al. in Cancer 60:1273-1284, 2017). Weighted Logistic regression and Cox models assessed associations among NPS, stroke, and mortality, adjusting for demographic and clinical factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Higher NPS scores were linked to increased stroke prevalence (OR 3.573, 95% CI 2.745-4.652, P < 0.001) and elevated all-cause mortality risk (HR 3.281, 95% CI 1.978-5.442, P < 0.001) in stroke individuals. The triglyceride-glucose index (TYG) significantly modified the relationship between the NPS and stroke prevalence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study supports the clinical utility of the NPS as a predictor of both stroke prevalence and all-cause mortality. The NPS may serve as a valuable tool for risk stratification in stroke prevention and long-term prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"85"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11938749/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143710192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring self-management's mediating role in health literacy and quality of life: evidence from COPD patients in Hunan, China.","authors":"Ji-Hong Wu, Ji-Mei Wu, Bing Huang, Lan-Lan Wei","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00812-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00812-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health information literacy and quality of life and to explore the mediating role of self-management in this relationship among COPD patients in Hunan, China.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following the STROBE guidelines, this cross-sectional study employed convenience sampling to recruit 432 COPD patients from six tertiary hospitals in Hunan Province, China, between December 2022 and August 2023. Data collection instruments included the Health Literacy Self-Assessment Questionnaire (HLSQ), the COPD Self-Management Scale, and the COPD Assessment Test (CAT). Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participants' characteristics. Pearson correlation analysis and SPSS 26.0's macro program for mediation analysis were used, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Health information literacy showed a strong positive correlation with both self-management (r = 0.742, p < 0.001) and quality of life (r = -0.748, p < 0.001). Additionally, self-management was positively associated with quality of life (r = -0.861, p < 0.001). Self-management significantly mediated the relationship between health information literacy and quality of life, accounting for 67.4% of the total effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The mediating effect of self-management on the relationship between health information literacy and quality of life in COPD patients is established. Measures are needed to improve health information literacy, enhance self-management, and improve health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"84"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11934677/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143700689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alhanouf F Altamimi, Rayyana Ababtain, Mariah S Alahmari, Bader A Altulaihi
{"title":"Factors affecting breastfeeding initiation among mothers in Riyadh primary healthcare clinics: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Alhanouf F Altamimi, Rayyana Ababtain, Mariah S Alahmari, Bader A Altulaihi","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00831-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00831-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study examined the prevalence, timing, and factors associated with breastfeeding practices among Saudi mothers. Breastfeeding is integral to infant health, and understanding cultural and demographic influences on initiation timing is crucial for developing effective interventions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted, recruiting 449 Saudi mothers from four primary healthcare centers in Riyadh between January 2022 and January 2023. The inclusion criteria were mothers with children under the age of two. Data were collected via a validated self-administered questionnaire. The sample size calculation considered an anticipated prevalence of 43.6% based on previous research. Ethical approval was obtained from the IRB of the King Abdullah International Medical Research Center.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Breastfeeding prevalence was high (86.6% of mothers), which aligns with global breastfeeding promotion efforts. However, variations were observed in the initiation timing, with only 46.0% of the patients initiating breastfeeding within the first hour. While no statistically significant factors influenced initiation, notable trends emerged. Older mothers and those with lower educational levels demonstrated higher rates of early initiation, suggesting cultural and generational influences. Working mothers faced challenges with breastfeeding continuation due to the lack of designated breastfeeding time at work.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides insights into the prevalence of breastfeeding practices among Saudi mothers and the factors influencing them. High breastfeeding prevalence indicates a positive cultural commitment to breastfeeding, whereas variations in initiation timing and continuation underscore the need for targeted interventions such as implementing breastfeeding clinics that inhance practice and education among mothers. Workplace support and educational campaigns are recommended to enhance breastfeeding initiation, particularly among working mothers.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"83"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11931838/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143700693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fitsum Tariku Fantaye, Solomon Abrha Damtew, Kelemua Menegesha Sene
{"title":"Fertility intention and its correlates with reproductive-aged married women in Ethiopia: an adapted theory of planned behavior (TPB).","authors":"Fitsum Tariku Fantaye, Solomon Abrha Damtew, Kelemua Menegesha Sene","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00790-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00790-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In Ethiopia, despite different attempts to manage rapid population growth and reduce the average number of births per woman, the expected changes outlined in the National Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP II) and Reproductive health (RH 2015 2020) strategies have not been fully realized over the past decade. The population continues to grow at a rate of 2.7 and fertility rates remain at 4.6. Fertility is one of the three key aspects in shaping population dynamics, as women's fertility intention for children play a significant role in determining actual fertility rates. In addition, it can be an instructive tool for discovering more about overall fertility patterns, which is important for understanding future reproductive behaviors. In women, fertility intention refers to their preferences regarding the number of children they wish to have in the future, considering factors such as the costs and benefits associated with childbearing.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used cross-sectional data from Performance Monitoring for Action Ethiopia (PMA-ET) 2020.The hypothesis tested in this analysis was adapted and used TPB constructs as a guiding behavioral theoretical model. The study included 3916 women aged 15-49 years who were not pregnant. Frequencies and percentages were commuted to characterize women. Chi-square tests were conducted to evaluate associations and assess sample cell size adequacy across categories. Multilevel binary logistic regression statistical modeling was employed to identify important factors influencing women's fertility intention. The findings were reported in terms of percentages and odds ratios, with 95% confidence intervals. Statistical significance was established at a significance level of 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three-quarters 74.9% (95% CI; 72.5%-77.1%) of married reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia intended to have a/another child. Women who reported having a forced pregnancy by partner, Muslim and Protestant religion, 19 years and above old at first sex, and secondary or higher education were found to increase the likelihood of fertility intention to have a child. However, women who reported 30 years of age or older, had three or more live births, had a family size of five or more members, had a moderate family planning (FP) knowledge, positive subjective social norm towards FP and living in Addis and Dire Dawa were found to have lower odds of women's fertility intention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevailing strong intention for high fertility in Ethiopia delays efforts to quickly decrease fertility and calls for implementation of multifaceted strategies that maintain high fertility intention rates. Accordingly, demographic and socio-physiological factors were found to affect women's intention to have children. Awareness of these influencing factors is crucial for designing fertility programs and policies tailored to demographics strategies. Sp","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"82"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11929286/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143676878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guangxin Pan, Pei Zhang, Sha Li, Lanlan Cao, Changqun Yang
{"title":"Correction to: Association of endometriosis with asthma: A study of the NHANES database in 1999-2006.","authors":"Guangxin Pan, Pei Zhang, Sha Li, Lanlan Cao, Changqun Yang","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00798-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00798-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"81"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11929331/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143676874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding the ability of households to cope with economic shocks: an empirical study of Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Arslan Austin, Imran Ur Rahman, Zunera Rana","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00772-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00772-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to households throughout the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Pakistan's COVID-19 management policies have been widely recognized for their effectiveness at both national and international levels.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this study, we empirically examine households' response to external shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the coping mechanisms adopted at the household level in Pakistan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Based on Rational Choice Theory, the research examines 3456 households, encompassing both urban and rural areas, using official survey data from the National Bureau of Statistics of Pakistan. The study utilizes the logit model for the estimations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings show that substitution for low-quality food sources is the most common coping mechanism and closely impacts food security. Interestingly, the study revealed that, except for bank loans, none of the coping mechanisms significantly reduced the likelihood that families would experience severe COVID-19 effects.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings of the study underscore the complexities of responding to a multifaceted crisis such as the pandemic. This research contributes essential insights into the evolving discourse on pandemic resilience, recovery strategies, and anticipated similar shocks.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"80"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11924873/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143663638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ultra-processed foods and risk of declined renal function: a dose-response meta-analysis of 786,216 participants.","authors":"Mohammad Ali Hojjati Kermani, Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Sepide Talebi, Sanaz Mehrabani, Seyed Mojtaba Ghoreishy, Alexei Wong, Parsa Amirian, Mahsa Zarpoosh, Sajjad Moradi","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00799-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00799-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Earlier investigations have documented an association between elevated consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and adverse renal outcomes. To explore this relationship further, we executed a comprehensive dose-response meta-analysis to examine the link between UPFs intake and the risk of declined renal function.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A systematic search was completed utilizing the ISI Web of Science, Scopus, Embase as well as PubMed/MEDLINE databases (without any restrictions), up until September 5, 2024. Effect sizes of declined renal function were recalculated by applying a random effects model. The GRADE tool was adopted to assess the certainty of the evidence, while study quality and potential publication bias were examined via validated methods such as the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, Egger's regression asymmetry and Begg's rank correlation test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-three studies (comprising 786,216 participants) were incorporated in the quantitative analysis. The results demonstrated that a greater UPFs intake was significantly associated with an enhanced risk of declined renal function (RR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.09, 1.23; I<sup>2</sup> = 68.8%; p < 0.001; n = 37). Additionally, we observed that each 1-serving-per-day increase in UPFs consumption was associated to a 5% greater risk of reduced renal function (RR = 1.05; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.09; I<sup>2</sup> = 80.9%; p = 0.013; n = 9). A positive, linear association between UPF intake and the risk of declined renal function (P<sub>nonlinearity</sub> = 0.107, P<sub>dose-response</sub> < 0.001) was further displayed in the non-linear dose-response analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Greater exposure to UPFs is positively associated with the risk of declined renal function. The information emphasizes the importance of considering UPFs in the prevention and management of adverse renal outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"79"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11916343/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143648225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Global, regional, and national burden of neuroblastoma and peripheral nervous system tumours in individuals aged over 60 from 1990 to 2021: a trend analysis of global burden of disease study.","authors":"Zihan Ding, Yun Chen, Genbo Huang, Rongbo Liao, Houting Zhang, Shifa Zhou, XuKai Liu","doi":"10.1186/s41043-025-00810-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-025-00810-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Elderly individuals diagnosed with neuroblastoma and peripheral nervous system tumours often have a poor prognosis. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive analysis on these conditions in older adults. This study aims to determine the global epidemiological trends of neuroblastoma and peripheral nervous system tumours (in individuals aged 60 and above).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We obtained cross-sectional data from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) ( https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/ ). We assessed the burden of neuroblastoma and peripheral nervous system tumours in the elderly from 1990 to 2021 using indicators such as prevalence and incidence. These indicators were classified by global, national, and regional levels, further stratified by Socio-Demographic Index (SDI), age, and gender. The results are organized by SDI, age, and gender categories.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 1990 to 2021, the global age-standardised prevalence and incidence rates of neuroblastoma and peripheral nervous system tumours among the elderly increased from 0.06 (95% UI 0.05, 0.08) and 0.12 (95% UI 0.09, 0.15) per 100,000 to 0.11 (95% UI 0.09, 0.13) and 0.22 (95% UI 0.17, 0.26) per 100,000, respectively. Age-standardised mortality and DALY rates also rose. Central Europe had the highest age-standardised prevalence and incidence rates in 2021, while Eastern Europe had the highest DALY rate. East Asia reported the highest number of total cases and experienced the fastest growth, with significant increases in prevalence, incidence, mortality, and DALY rates. Gender disparities were evident, with elderly men showing higher rates than women, and greater EAPC values indicating a higher increase in disease burden over time. The highest age-specific rates were found in the 90-94 age group, while the 70-74 age group had the highest DALY burden.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The continuous rise in the incidence of neuroblastoma and peripheral nervous system tumours among the elderly highlights a pressing the necessity for focused public health measures and improved treatment approaches. Addressing the regional, gender, and age-related disparities requires a comprehensive approach that integrates medical advancements, social support, and public health policies. Future research should explore potential risk factors and innovative therapies to mitigate this growing global health challenge.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"44 1","pages":"78"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11916991/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143647930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}